Jan/Feb 09: Innovation

Building the Kingdom … shaping culture … taming technology … Innovative churches are meeting new challenges with bold new ideas.

 

 

In This Issue

 

Innovation: 25 Ideas and Trends Reshaping the American Church

From Video Worship to Mass Baptisms—Here Are the Innovations Changing the Church and Its Outreach

 

Forecasting Future Trends

 

The Care and Feeding of the Creative Mind

 

Beyond the Walls: Andy Crouch and Michael Lindsay Call Us Out of Our Enclave and Into the World

 

Reconcilable Differences: A Memphis Church Tackles Racism in the Segregated City—And in Its Own Congregation

 

Smaller Churches Share 10 Great Outreach Ideas

 

The Outreach Interview: Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv talks about the Kingdom, innovation and transparency

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long is the editor of Outreach magazine and is the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

Why the Ideal Church Size Debate Is Unhelpful

Church size alone is not an indication of health or unhealth.

Leading With Kindness

Kindness isn’t weakness, it’s the expression of strength from someone who has something to offer. Kindness is not automatic, it’s a gift that you must choose to give.

Evangelism and the Privatization of Faith

Make friends, in your own way, and avoid isolating yourself—be open to show and share the love of God.